I absolutely love Marciano's Ice Cream. This place is a gem. There's plenty of parking, which…read morealready makes visiting easy, and once you walk in you'll notice how big the space is. There's a lot of seating and everything is extremely clean and well kept. The owners are incredibly sweet and thoughtful, and you can really feel that welcoming neighborhood vibe when you're there. The ice cream itself is fantastic super creamy, decadent, and full of flavor. They have some really outstanding options that make it hard to choose just one. Every scoop feels like a treat. Overall, this is an amazing ice cream spot and definitely one I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend! I do have to say a little on the pricier side for ice cream but it's totally worth it!

Excellent service, ambiance. Owned by a Polish family. All the ice cream is made on location. We…read moreorder the flight of ice cream. Vanilla, Reese's, blueberry and Rum raisin. All the flavors were delicious. Reese's was our favorite so we ordered one more scoop. They have flavors of the week as well. This week chocolate and sweet cream. More new flavors coming weekly. I'll be back!

Andy's is amazingly good no matter what you get on the menu! I love getting the vanilla scoop in a…read morecup and sometimes I'll add caramel. Their caramel is incredible and not like any other caramel you'll find anywhere! The service is quick and you can do either a drive thru order or walk up to the window. They have some seating outside but I usually eat in my car. The ambiance is super lively in the evenings in the summer!

This is a great Andy's location. Easily accessible right off Rand Road. The parking lot is a decent…read moresize, but there's a small downside parking. If you're parked along the drive-thru line, it can be hard to get out of the spot with all the cars lined up behind you. Most of the time people are decent letting me back out of my spot, but there's always a few cars who just won't leave an opening. Service is always super fast, no matter how many people are in line or waiting. There's a few benches so seating so you eat there. It's always brightly lit too. I've been there with a long drive thru line where cars are backed up on Rand Rd., but don't let that deter you from going- the car line moves super fast! Just pull up the menu while you wait so you know what you want when an employee walks up to your car to take your order. Speaking of the employees taking your order - they are all super friendly, they have a smile no matter how hot or cold it is outside, and they're so patient waiting for everyone to order. I think they must have a kindness, happy, friendly detector because this Andy's has all the nicest people working here. Even the people at the window and walk up! You see them working it together in harmony inside as they make each order. It is an impressive team, no matter what time of the day we go and how busy it gets! They work like really like their job AND each other (I'm kinda jealous!) The frozen custard is so smooth and creamy. It's perfectly flavored, we get the vanilla and have tried the chocolate which is decently chocolatey! They don't skimp on the toppings either. If anything, hubs says there's sometimes not enough ice cream to balance the amount of toppings. Service is excellent. Frozen custard is excellent. Wait time is great. Definitely a must go for dessert!

This is the best ice cream in the area. I love the popsicles and often buy multiple to take home…read more They also offer mango with chamoy lime and spice. Service is impeccable. Atmosphere is clean. Many flavor options. Highly recommend

Super unprofessional. Signs say 10 pm closing time on sundays, obviously this is a sign that today…read morewasn't a good day. "Monica" tried to say they were closed, and yet all the doors were unlocked. We walked in and all the workers went straight to the back as if we hadn't. She tried taking out all the garbage bags after removing us from the store with well over ten minutes left. Understandable had it been 10 pm already, but we showed up during business hours with intention of spending good money. Prices here can get hefty, not very understandable why they weren't ready to conduct business.

We have tried the Original Rainbow in both cone and cake roll form before, and loved them. Saw the…read morepeppermint options, and HAD to get the chocolate peppermint cake for Christmas Eve Dinner. It did not disappoint; in fact, it EXCEEDED expectations. Now all I want Santa to bring me next year, is about 500 more of these AMAZING creations!!!

Reliable Rainbow Cone location with plenty of parking, plenty of seating, and the flavors that you…read moreexpect. This is a fun experience to try at least once, particularly on a warm day. Service isn't the fastest here, but it's fast enough given the required effort to layer the cone, so you can expect the final product to be a bit slightly melted by the time you order it. The ice cream is high quality and flavorful, regardless of which options you get. My only criticism is that the variation between cones can be noticable at times, where baby, small, and large cones can have similar amounts of ice cream.

I really love their ice cream or popsicles. Very tasty and i love that they have many flavors. I…read morelove rhe popcicle with coconut in it because it brings back memories from home. The place is very cute. And the service is always great! I love their elotes too.

I've been by this place a bunch of times but never had the time to walk inside until today. And now…read morethat I've tried it, I can say I will definitely be back. Their frozen fruit/other bars alone are incredible. There are so many fun and interesting flavors, and they look handmade with real pieces of fruit or other ingredients inside. My partner for the elotes which were creamy and spicy but delicious. I had the horchata which doesn't look like much in the photo but it was amazing. It was sweet, cinnamony, and creamy. They added a little bit of ice to make it perfectly chilled and refreshing. I would absolutely get the horchata again, but I would love to try the frozen bars as well. The price is great and I absolutely recommend it!

Churro Parlor has been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally try it, but it was a…read moredisappointment. The shop is small and located next to a Mexican restaurant, with limited seating, so it feels more like a pick-up-and-go spot. That said, it's small but cute, and the space was decorated nicely for the holiday season. We stopped by after dinner for a quick dessert, and maybe it was because we came close to closing time, but the churros were dry and hard. I ordered the Jane ($3.99-classic cinnamon sugar), and my boyfriend got the Aunt Rose ($4.99-Mexican chocolate ganache with Oreo cookie crumble). Our friends tried other flavors. Where can I find a good, solid original churro?! The horseshoe design is aesthetically pleasing, and I like how quickly the churros came out (less than 10 minutes), but I was really disappointed by how dry and hard my churro was. My boyfriend's churro was a bit better, smothered in sauce. I'm not a fan of wasting food, but I ended up throwing mine away because it just wasn't worth the calories. Maybe I'll give it another try if I'm in the area during the daytime.

The churro was very good but I do wish that it was a bit bigger. It's very fresh and it's sweet…read more The service wasn't that fast, but they were making them fresh so you real can't complain. The lady that was working the register was nice. It was a bit hard finding the place cause it is next to restaurant and it is very small. Waiting for my churro to look like 10-12 minutes. But they were very low on seating because the inside of the parlor was super small so if you're claustrophobic, I suggest to stand outside. Other than that I completely recommend!!!

I'd been dying to visit this place for SO long and I'm so glad I got to see what it's all about !…read more The best way to describe it was like an Asian Five Below; snacks? Yep! Toys & stuffed animals? Mm hmm. Random house organization items & gadgets you don't really need but know you should get for the times you know it'll come in handy?! Yes yes and more yes! Really loved exploring everything Tokyo. I got lost in here for a bit and really enjoyed the random finds! Great place to go for gifts of a small one or just for yourself, really! Great great prices !!

Cute little shop to shop for Asian themed gifts. Before Daiso was here, I used to frequent here…read moreoften for little trinkets here and there and some unique treats. They have everything from house hold goods, plushies, stationary, pet stuff, snacks and more. It's like a Japanese dollar store but some things are a touch more than a dollar.

Another joint I've driven past for years, and never stopped-It's usually 'cos when I'm driving…read morepast, I'm in a hurry to get home for one reason or another. The other night Wife and I were peckish and in the mood for burger, and the Choo-Choo here was right in front of us! Easy Parking and all, and the booths looked open. This is a historic place, been there for 73 years! And it looks like it-not a pejorative statement at all. It's been very well preserved. Railroads are the theme, here~everywhere you look. Including the working model train circling the counter that actually delivers your food to where you are. Kitschy, unique and most of all...FUN! About the food, Burgers are the focus. Great Smashed never-frozen Beef. Whoever is in the kitchen has the knack to get that crunchy corona around the edge-a hallmark of a perfect smasher, while keeping the rest of the patty nice and juicy. Now I know how this place has survived 73 years. You can get a single or double. They come with lettuce and tomato and pickle on request. Also crinkle-cut fries. You have to ask for onions, which they provide on the side in a small cup. If you want mayo, they'll provide small packets for you to apply on your own. There is a hot dog on the menu, a nice jumbo, but it's nothing special-stick with the burgers. Hand-dipped Ice Cream is also featured with Shakes as well. We saw the counter gals prepping the shake station and they look serious about it. If you have kids, there are a few little antique-but-still-working "Rides". I believe you have to ask for tokens from the counter to use them. Don't be shocked by the bill. This ain't exactly a bargain feed. But you certainly get what you pay for. It's an honest trip back to another time, kinda like Powers Hamburgers in Fort Wayne. And every once in a while the counter staff pulls a rope and a train whistle sounds! An altogether treat-Truly worth 5 stars...

Good smash burger and quick service. Fun for kids with the food being delivered by train. Save…read moresome quarters for the vending machines and rides for your younger kiddos. Would recommend for 8 or younger.

I really enjoyed my lunch here and will make it a point to return again.  I've only previously been…read morehere for a Yelp sampling event back in May 2023 and also for ice cream dessert.  Our party of 5, including the 2 kiddos, had a late Friday lunch at 1pm and we were the only customers present.  The daughter has been here with her family several times and the place is usually packed with families for Friday and Saturday dinners, so good for them.  We ordered: - makhani (aka butter chicken), $12 - steamed chicken momo's (dumplings), 8 for $13 - a set of 3 various flavored tacos, $11 - 8" personal cheese pizza, $10 - dessert of 2 scoops of cookie monster ($3.99 each) and a double scoop of coffee atop ferrero rocher ($5.99) I really enjoyed my order of makhani and it was a very good and delicious deal with a lot of chicken and delicious sauce for $12.  The basmati rice serving that came with it was a bit skimpy for the amount of chicken and sauce provided though.  I would return just for that dish but would want to try some other Indian classics also.  Others in the party all enjoyed their dishes as well.  The tacos and pizza were decent deals too, but the 8 momo's were relatively pricey.  They also offer a lot of Michoacana ice cream flavors for dessert or snacks including the unique black sesame flavor that we have come in for in the past. Thumbs up, and I would say a hidden gem of a place, or it's equally possible that I've just been under a rock.

We had tacos -liked the chicken masala taco the best, the chicken tikka was pretty good too, but…read morekorean bbq taco was weird and sauces do not go together. Since masala one was good, we are going to try their masala pizza next time. The popsicles are not overly sweet and may have just pure fruit juice to sweeten only. I like that.

I don't even remember why I stopped in here but I'm glad I did. Their produce is fantastic, and…read morewhat I was looking for was a much better price than Jewel or Mariano's. They have lots of international brands, many of them polish or Eastern European. The quality of products seems high but and the shopping experience was nicer than other grocery stores. And the place was immaculate; that produce section looked particularly nice and well-stocked. This isn't the closest grocery to me, but I'll have to take a look at their circular now and again and stop by.

This is right in the middle of downtown Des Plaines. I like it for the hot food bar, different…read morevarieties of cooked salmon for a great price. Salmon is perfectly done. Also, the freshly made day of refrigerated Eastern European cooked food & soup. Also, a decent bakery.